t h e u n i v e r s i t y o f t e x a s a t a r l i n g t o n

WORKBOOKOrientation

Success Begins Here

Dates and data for your first year.

2012/13

Wednesday, Aug. 22 • 4 p.m.College Park Center

MavsMeet Convocat ion i s the

University’s formal gathering that marks

the beginning of a brand new academic

year. It’s an opportunity to reconnect

with old friends and make entirely

new ones. You’ll be welcomed by the

University president, administration,

and faculty and introduced to some

of UT  Arlington’s rich history and

distinguishing characteristics.

As soon as the convocation ends, the

AfterParty begins with a bang. Join in

the fun of live music, plenty of food, and

activities in a festival-like atmosphere.

Visit uta.edu/welcomeweek for details.

Calendar of Events

Welcome WeeK ’12

Join the Maverick Stampede

Discover the possibilities of college life during Maverick Stampede. Nearly every day during the Stampede, you’ll encounter events and

activities that showcase the traditions of Maverick Country, acquaint you

with key faculty and staff on campus, and help you forge your first new

college friendships. Make sure to keep up with the latest goings-on during

Welcome Week at uta.edu/welcomeweek.

D I V I S I O N O FS T U D E N T A F F A I R S

uta.edu/welcomeweek

August

20 Mon › Residence Hall Move-In Event › Residence Hall Parent Orientation

21 TUE › Success U › Library Game Event › Waffleopolis

22 WED › Success U › MavsMeet Convocation and Student AfterParty

23 THUR › Classes Begin › Ambassador Ask Me Day › Welcome Back Splash › MAC Extravaganza

24 FRI › Ambassador Ask Me Day › Maverick Kickoff › UTA Volleyball Game vs. Savannah State › Welcome Back BBQ › MAC Extravaganza

25 SAT › Super Service Saturday › UTA Volleyball Game vs. UTPA › UTA Volleyball Game vs. Stephen F. Austin › Pajama Jam › MAC Extravaganza

26 SUn › MAC Extravaganza

27 Mon › Commuter Breakfast – Car Safety Education › MAC Extravaganza

28 TUE › Zombie Attack!!! Survive at the Library! › UTA HOSTS! Welcome Back Mixer › MAC Extravaganza

29 WED › Maverick Cookout Featuring the Activities Fair Day › MAC Extravaganza

30 THUR › Multicultural Affairs Kickoff › MAC Extravaganza

For additional events, event times, locations, and other details, visit

welcome new maverickS!Your college experience begins at New Maverick Orientation. The majority

of this program takes place in the E. H. Hereford University Center. It is

designed to introduce you to UT Arlington, answer your questions, and

prepare you for college life. During your orientation experience, you

will have an opportunity to explore the campus and meet faculty, staff,

and other new students. In addition, you will meet with your academic

advisor, plan your schedule, and register for your first semester of courses.

Orientation is an excellent opportunity for you to experience life as a

Maverick before you start classes.

academic calendar

FALL 2012

April 2 – Aug. 22 Registration

Aug. 23 First Day of Classes

Aug. 23 – 29 Late Registration

Sept. 3 Labor Day Holiday

Sept. 10 Census Date

Oct. 31 Last Day To Drop Classes

Nov. 22 – 25 Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec. 5 Last Day of Classes

Dec. 6 – 12 Final Exams

Dec. 13 – 17 Commencement Ceremonies

SPRING 2013

Nov. 5, 2012 – Jan. 13 Registration

Jan. 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan. 14 First Day of Classes

Jan. 14 – 18 Late Registration

Jan. 30 Census Date

March 11 – 15 Spring Break Vacation

March 29 Last Day to Drop Classes

May 3 Last Day of Classes

May 4, 6-10 Final Exams

May 9 – 13 Commencement Ceremonies

2012-2013 diviSion of Student affairS major eventS

Aug. 20 Residence Hall Move-in

Aug. 20 – Aug. 31 Maverick Stampede Welcome Week

Aug. 22 MavsMeet Convocation and After Party

Aug. 29 Maverick Cookout and Activities Fair Day

Sept. 14 – 16 Leadership Retreat

Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept. 21 Oozeball Tournament

Sept. 24 – 28 National Hazing Prevention Week

Oct. 11 Bed Races

Oct. 26 – 28 Parent & Family Weekend

Nov. 1 – 30 Asian Heritage Month

Nov. 12 – 13 Campus Elections

Jan. 23 Spring Activities Fair

Feb. 1 – 28 Black History Month

March 1 – 31 Women’s History Month

March 4 – 8 Diversity Week

Apr. 15 – 16 Campus Elections

Apr. 18 RHA Block Party

Dates are subject to change. Visit uta.edu/events

for the most current dates.

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2012-2013 new maverick orientation leaderSThe orientation leaders are here to help you find your way. They’ll act as guides and friends, assisting you as you

experience all that UT Arlington has to offer.

LeNA eL FAkIR

EducationArlington, Texas

MeLISA GoNzALez

Interdisciplinary Studies (Pre-Law)Red Oak, Texas

ANGeL VARGAS

International Business (French)Mesquite, Texas

oLIVIA AIGboGuN

Theatre ArtsLittle Elm, Texas

JoAquIN CAStILLo

Biology Mesquite, Texas

ANthoNy CoCA

Interdisciplinary StudiesGrand Prairie, Texas

DAVID hALL

History/EducationLongview, Texas

thAD LoFtIS

PhysicsBig Spring, Texas

FRANk LoPez

Public Relations Dallas, Texas

oLAMILekAN

MAbAyoJe

ArchitectureDallas, Texas

MADISoN ReAD

Healthcare AdministrationBedford, Texas

ANDReA RIVeRA

EC-6th BilingualRichardson, Texas

Roy RuCkeR

FinanceAnguilla, Mississippi

NICoLe SAuRo

MarketingColleyville, Texas

JeSSICA StRouP

Public RelationsMesquite, Texas

SeNIoR oRIeNtAtIoN LeADeRS

oRIeNtAtIoN LeADeRS

JAVIoN thoMAS

Music BusinessWaco, Texas

DAVID toMICh

Criminal JusticeFort Worth, Texas

SARAh toRReS

Interdisciplinary StudiesBangs, Texas

your journey StartS here Dear New Maverick,

Welcome to Maverick Country. We are excited about your decision to join

The University of Texas at Arlington community. There is no better way for

you to start your experience as a Maverick than by attending New Maverick

Orientation.

Over the course of your orientation experience, you will attend many

sessions that will help you successfully transition into the academic and social

communities of UT Arlington. Along the way, you will meet faculty, staff, and

experienced Mavericks who are ready to help you. Most importantly, you will

meet many of your fellow classmates, with whom you will share extraordinary

experiences in and out of the classroom in the coming years.

Experts who study the college experience tell us that the keys to success are

getting involved and feeling connected to your university. We offer ample

opportunities to do just that and encourage you to seek out information about

our academic and co-curricular offerings. If you find it all overwhelming at first,

don’t worry: your Maverick Orientation leaders, the Orientation professional

staff, The Division of Student Affairs, and the entire campus community will

happily assist you.

In the meantime, soak up as much as you can, ask lots of questions, and enjoy

your stay with us.

Sincerely,

New Maverick Orientation Team

what’S your color?Your lanyard color indicates your

currently declared college, department

or program. For many of the orientation

activities, you will be working with

other students in your same area.

Making friends within your program,

department, and college can lead to

easy study groups, book sharing, and

great networking opportunities. Don’t be

shy; find someone with the same color

lanyard and introduce yourself!

school of architecture

Lilac

college of business

Brown

uta cap students

Red

college of education-curriculum & instruction

Pink

college of education-kinesiology

Light Blue

college of engineering

Purple

department of fine arts (liberal arts)

Navy Blue

college of liberal arts

White

college of nursing

Gold

provisional/conditional

Green

college of science

Yellow

school of social work

Light Green

undeclared students

Blue

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MAVeRICk oRIeNtAtIoN LeADeR SeSSIoN I

uNIVeRSIty CeNteR, VARIouS LoCAtIoNS

During this session you will have the opportunity to meet other

new freshmen, create realistic expectations for your college

experience and learn how to make the most of your time at

UT Arlington.

n 12:30 – 1 p.m.

PRe-ADVISING

RoSebuD theAtRe

Learn how to read the schedule of classes and use the online

course registration system.

n 1 – 2 p.m.

LuNCh

CoNNeCtIoN CAFé

Enjoy lunch with your OL group!

n 2 – 3:15 p.m.

bLAzING youR tRAIL to StuDeNt SuCCeSS

bLueboNNet bALLRooM

Join us for a candid discussion about your academic success at

UT Arlington. You’ll hear from current students and staff about

campus resources and what you can do to ensure your freshman

year will be an academic success.

n 3:15 p.m.

ACADeMIC ADVISING

VARIouS LoCAtIoNS

An advisor will guide you through the first of many decisions

about classes, times, and locations. Please keep in mind that

proper selection of classes takes time.

n 4:30 p.m.

CoLLeGe PARk CeNteR

Join us for a dynamic tour of College Park Center and learn more

about UTA athletics.

n 5 p.m.

CAMPuS touRS

Meet your tour guide at the main entrance to College Park

Center, by Moritz Plaza.

n 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

CheCk-IN FoR oRIeNtAtIoN

bLueboNNet bALLRooM

MAVeRICk ReSouRCe FAIR

bLueboNNet bALLRooM

n 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

WeLCoMe SeSSIoN

RoSebuD theAtRe

n 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

MAJoR DeCISIoNS WoRkShoP

RIo GRANDe b

For those who have not chosen a major, we have a workshop to

help you begin the decision-making process.

ACADeMIC CoLLeGe SeSSIoNS

VARIouS LoCAtIoNS

Join a representative from your college for an in-depth look at

your major and some advice for success in your studies.

CAP INFoRMAtIoN SeSSIoN

ReD RIVeR

This session is only for students participating in the UTA-CAP

program. Please remember that attendance is required.

n 8 – 8:30 a.m.

CheCk-IN FoR DAy 2

RoSebuD theAtRe FoyeR

Check-in and receive your Mav Express ID along with your

assigned class registration time.

n 8:30 – 8:50 a.m.

WeLCoMe bACk SeSSIoN

RoSebuD theAtRe

n 8:50 – 9:30 a.m.

MAVeRICk oRIeNtAtIoN LeADeR SeSSIoN #2

VARIouS LoCAtIoNS, uNIVeRSIty CeNteR

Take this time to reflect on what you learned yesterday, ask

questions of your Mav OL, and begin to create a success plan for

your first year at UT Arlington.

n 9:35 – 10:45 a.m.

INteReSt SeSSIoNS

uNIVeRSIty CeNteR, SeCoND LeVeL

Check out pages 6-8 for the list of interest session options.

n 10:55 – 11:20 a.m.

CoLLeGe FINANCeS 101

RoSebuD theAtRe

How much will this cost and how do I pay for it? Join us to get

the answers to these questions and many more as we help you

navigate through the world of college finances.

n 11:20 – 11:45 a.m.

CoMMuNIty StANDARDS

RoSebuD theAtRe

Learn about being a responsible UT Arlington community

member with presentations from the UTA Police Department,

Academic Integrity office, and Relationship Violence and Sexual

Assault Prevention program.

n 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

“CoLLeGe LIFe” SkIt AND MAV oL SeSSIoN #3

RoSebuD theAtRe

Join the Maverick Orientation Leaders as they discuss the more

difficult topics you may face as a college student. You will have

plenty of time to ask questions and reflect on what you’ve seen

during the Mav OL session after the skit.

n 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Lunch • 1 – 2 p.m.

CoNNeCtIoN CAFé

InvoLvement FaIr • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

bLueboNNet bALLRooM

Discover the many ways you can get involved at UT Arlington.

Take some time to speak with the students and staff representing

more than 330 clubs, departments, and organizations on campus.

n 2 p.m.

CLASS ReGIStRAtIoN

ut ARLINGtoN LIbRARy

Check in with the NMO staff during your assigned registration

time to have your holds removed and register for your classes.

FINANCIAL AID

DAVIS hALL

Have questions about financial aid? Head over to the Financial

Aid Office in Davis Hall to meet with a Financial Aid advisor and

get your questions answered.

CAMPuS buSINeSS

VARIouS LoCAtIoNS

Need to visit the scholarship office or get more information

about study abroad opportunities? Use this time, while campus

officers are open, to get your business done and your questions

answered.

New Maverick Orientation staff will be available in the Rosebud

Theatre foyer until 3:30 p.m. and at the UT Arlington main library if

you have questions or need directions to a specific office.

new maverick orientation Student Scheduleday one day two

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DISAbILIty SeRVICeS

bLANCo

The Office for Students with Disabilities

and The Adaptive Resource Center are

located in University Hall, rooms 101

and 102. Those students who qualify for

services will receive equal access through

disability counseling, referral services,

assistive technology, alternative media,

sign language interpreters, reasonable

academic accommodations, and the

sharing of disability related information.

During this session, you will be able to

meet individually with a trained disability

counselor in order to discuss your specific

needs and find out how to register

for disability services. Please visit the

orientation question and answer table

located outside of Rosebud Theatre

before noon on day one if you are

interested in meeting with a counselor

on day two during the interest sessions.

StuDeNt ACtIVItIeS

SAN SAbA

From big to small, throughout the year

there are a variety of university events and

traditions that make campus an enriching

place to spend your free time. You can

find live music acts that range from local

college bands to national-headliners such

as Drake and Maroon 5. There is laughter

and entertainment on a regular basis with

stand-up comedians and blockbuster

movies in the University Center’s theatre.

Each year sees a slate of compelling guest

speakers that stimulate your mind like

Soledad O’Brian, Bill Nye, and Emmitt

Smith. The traditions that come with

each season like The Friday Night Movie

Series, The Bed Races, and One Mic

Stand Comedy Series help to mark the

rhythm of a school year. These diverse

programs become a part of the culture

on campus because they are planned and

implemented by student representatives.

The organization which functions to plan,

promote and host these events—known

as EXCEL Campus Activities—is made

of approximately 60 students selected

each year. In this session, you’ll hear

from student leaders and staff advisors

of EXCEL Campus Activities who work to

make the University spirited and engaging

and learn how you can get involved in the

process.

IMPACt youR CoMMuNIty

thRouGh SeRVICe

SAN JACINto

At UT Arlington there are plenty of ways

to give back to your community. Whether

you want to volunteer every week or once

a year, close to home or far away, we have

something for you! UTA Volunteers is a

student-led organization that plans and

implements volunteer and community

service programs. You can find small

projects such as reading to kids or serving

food at a shelter, or join larger programs

including One Night Without a Home

and the OXFAM Hunger Banquet. Other

opportunities for involvement include The

Big Event, a campus and community-wide

day of service, and Alternative Spring

Break, a week of service and fun with a

group of like-minded volunteers in areas

across the country where help is a crucial

need. Stop by our session to learn more

how you can impact your community

through service.

the LeADeRShIP CeNteR

PeCoS

It’s hard to think about getting a job after

you graduate when you haven’t even

started college! However, leadership skills

are the second most important thing to

gain after earning your degree. Find out

how you can get the training and skills

necessary to improve your personal and

professional leadership development

through the many opportunities offered

throughout The Leadership Center. You

will learn about our current programs and

offerings including leadership courses,

the leadership minor, the MavsACT

Program, the Leadership Academy, and

the annual UT Arlington Fall Leadership

Retreat. Come see how you can fulfill your

leadership potential during your time at

UT Arlington!

VARIouS LoCAtIoNS

uNIVeRSIty CeNteR

UT Arlington provides many campus

resources and involvement opportunities

and knowing what is available is the first

key to success. On the second day of

orientation, you will have the chance to

attend three of the following interest

sessions. Each session is 20 minutes long

and will be packed with information to

keep you connected and on the road to

success. We recommend that parents,

guests, and students attend different

sessions so you can learn as much

information as possible.

ACADeMIC SuPPoRt SeRVICeS

PeDeRNALeS

At UT Arlington, you will not be a passive

learner but rather an involved participant

in your own education. You’ll be

challenged by your professors, pushed to

learn, excel, and grow as a person. You’ll

make decisions that will help you achieve

your most important goals. But you never

have to go it alone. UT Arlington offers a

wide variety of academic resources to help

you succeed in your classes and develop

new skills. From tutoring and supplemental

instruction to counselors and advisors,

there is always a resource to help you

achieve success.

CAMPuS ReCReAtIoN

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The Department of Campus Recreation

provides opportunities and experiences

that contribute to the health, wellness,

development and education of the

University community through involvement

in recreational, leisure, and social activities.

Campus Recreation offers programs in

Informal Recreation, Intramural Sports,

Sport Clubs, Aquatics, Fitness/Wellness,

and Spirit Groups. The Maverick Activities

Center (MAC) is a new state-of-the-art

$34.5 million, approxmiately 190,000 sq.

ft. recreation facility, where students,

faculty, staff, and alumni can be engaged

in UT Arlington’s campus life. Stop by our

session for further information on Campus

Recreation services and programs.

FRAteRNIty AND SoRoRIty LIFe

CARLISLe SuIte-ACADeMy

Membership in a fraternity or sorority

enhances your experience at

UT Arlington. Fraternities and sororities

offer a supportive environment

that prepares young men and women

to be contributing members of

society. Fraternities and sororities at

UT Arlington provide opportunities for

leadership, philanthropic involvement,

and professional development. Greek

organizations were founded upon

the principle of academic excellence

and fraternities and sororities at

UT Arlington continue to uphold this

principle. Fraternities and sororities

offer scholarships, tutoring programs,

grade point average requirements, and

other programs to meet the academic

needs of their members. Fraternities and

sororities at UT Arlington also participate

in intramural sports, social events and

community service projects. With 29 Greek

organizations on campus, there is definitely

a chapter that can keep you engaged and

active in your college experience. Come

learn more about the Greek community at

UT Arlington and how you can join!

hoNoRS CoLLeGe

CARLISLe SuIte-CLub RooM

The Honors College is a supportive,

educationally and culturally diverse

community of faculty and student scholars.

Students achieve excellence in academics,

research, service, and individual

development, leading to professional

success and personal fulfillment. Honors

degree programs integrate knowledge

and perspectives from a wide range of

subjects; question the assumptions of the

disciplines; and consider concepts from

many points of view. Honors students

have access to a broad range of scholarly

and extracurricular activities that extend

their learning experiences beyond the

classroom. In short, the Honors College

is a place where motivated students

acquire the knowledge and tools to meet

high personal and professional goals.

Stop by to learn more if you’ve already

been admitted or to check it out if you’re

thinking about joining.

LIVING oN CAMPuS

CoNCho

You have returned your university

residence hall contract and know which

residence hall that you are living in…now

what? Each residence hall has its own

unique community and amenities. This

session is a great chance to learn more

about your residential community, meet

some of the people you will be living

with next year and get information about

move in day. Come join the Apartment

and Residence Life staff and find out more

about your new home away from home.

MuLtICuLtuRAL AFFAIRS

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Become a Multicultural Maverick!

Multicultural Affairs offers leadership

opportunities for you to get connected

and benefit from the rich diversity at

UT Arlington. Get involved with Hispanic

Heritage, Black History, Asian Heritage,

and Women’s History Months through

the Multicultural Mavericks program. 

Learn how you can get involved with

Maversity, our special diversity workshop

series! Get connected to cultural student

organizations (including Black Student

(BSA), Latin American Student (LASO),

Filipino Student (FSA), NAACP, Vietnamese

Student (VSA), Mexican American Student

(AMAS) student associations and more!) 

Do not miss this opportunity to get

involved with Multicultural Affairs!

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The Off-Campus Mavericks help commuter

students find success at UT Arlington while

living off campus. Learn how Off-Campus

Mavericks connects commuter students to

the community and campus life by offering

events such as the Commuter Appreciation

Breakfast, services, and a physical space

on campus in the Off-Campus Mavericks

Center.

StuDeNt GoVeRNANCe &

oRGANIzAtIoNS

GuADALuPe

We can help you get connected on

campus, make friends and have some

fun, all while developing leadership skills

and building your résumé! Opportunities

include:

The UTA-HOSTS! Peer Mentor Program-

Get matched with an experienced student

mentor in your major or college.

Freshmen Leaders on Campus (FLOC)-

Apply to join FLOC for the opportunity

to develop leadership skills, network with

campus leaders, and more!

Student Organizations - Get connected

to one of nearly 330 registered student

organizations at UT Arlington. Browse

through mavorgs.uta.edu for more

information.

uNIVeRSIty houSING AND DINING

ReD RIVeR

Interested in living on campus? In this

session you will learn about affordable

housing opportunities on campus, from

our spacious apartments with many

convenient amenities, to our six residence

halls, where you could gain a traditional

college experience and LIVE WHERE

YOUR LIFE IS. If you’re considering living

on campus or you have applied for on

campus housing, but have not received a

contract, we encourage you to attend this

session as we will go over your on campus

options, the leasing process, and your

many dining options.

utA AthLetICS

NeCheS

UT Arlington Athletics features 12

intercollegiate Division I NCAA Athletic

teams and over 180 student athletes. In

the past five years we have earned two

conference championships in women’s

basketball, a conference baseball

tournament championship, and conference

titles in men’s track and field, men’s tennis

and softball. The men’s basketball team

enjoyed one of its best seasons ever in

2007-08, ending with the first ever trip

to the NCAA tournament! Come join us

to learn more about our new facilities,

involvement opportunities through the

athletic department and how you can

support your fellow student athletes

as they work their way towards another

championship. Go Mavs!

WoRkING oN AND oFF CAMPuS

PALo PINto

One thing college students always need

more of is money. From the Maverick

Activities Center and Dining Services

to work-study opportunities on and off

campus, there is something for every

schedule and personality. Join us to learn

the benefits of working on campus, the

networking and skill building opportunities

available through off campus jobs and how

to navigate the online application systems,

SNAP Job through Human Resources and

the Career Center’s Hireamaverick as well

as other career and job related services

available to all students.

n 2:30 – 3 p.m.

CoMMuNIty StANDARDS

RoSebuD theAtRe

Learn about being a responsible UT Arlington community

member with presentations from the UTA Police Department,

Academic Integrity office, and Relationship Violence and Sexual

Assault Prevention program.

n 3 – 3:30 p.m.

MyMAV AND CAMPuS teChNoLoGy

RoSebuD theAtRe

What is a NetID and how can I get online? Learn the answers

to these questions as well as how to set up your email and

navigate MyMav, UT Arlington’s online registration system.

n 3:30 p.m.

ReGIStRAtIoN AND CAMPuS buSINeSS

CeNtRAL LIbRARy AND ARouND CAMPuS

Orientation staff will be available to help you navigate the

online system and register for classes. Campus offices will also

be open for you to stop by and get your questions answered.

n 4 p.m.

CAMPuS touR

Meet your tour guide in front of the main library.

intereSt SeSSion optionSn 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

ACADeMIC SuCCeSS - ReD RIVeR

Find out the resources UT Arlington provides to help you

succeed academically.

CAMPuS ReCReAtIoN - GuADALuPe

Discover ways to get involved, make friends, and stay healthy.

CAReeR CeNteR - SAN SAbA

It’s never too early to start thinking about your future!

FINANCIAL AID - PALo PINto

Questions about financial aid? Get them answered here!

GettING INVoLVeD - NeCheS/PeDeRNALeS

Learn ways to get involved and discover your Maverick spirit.

oFF-CAMPuS MAVeRICkS - CoNCho

Stop by to learn more about programming and resources

available for commuter students.

uNIVeRSIty houSING - CARLISLe SuIte

Want to live on campus? Stop by to learn more about our

residential campus communities.

n 8 – 8:45 a.m.

CheCk-IN FoR oRIeNtAtIoN

RoSebuD theAtRe FoyeR

n 8:45 – 9:45 a.m.

WeLCoMe SeSSIoN

bLueboNNet bALLRooM

Be a part of the official welcome and begin to see and

experience the spirit of UT Arlington.

n 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

CoLLeGe SeSSIoNS

VARIouS LoCAtIoNS

Meet college staff members and learn more about the

expectations for your chosen discipline.

n 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.

tRANSFeR StuDeNt PANeL

RoSebuD theAtRe

We know you have questions. Here’s your chance to ask

current students about their transfer experience.

n 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

INVoLVeMeNt FAIR

bLueboNNet bALLRooM

Discover the many ways you can get involved at

UT Arlington. Take some time to speak with the students

and staff representing more than 300 clubs, departments,

and organizations on campus.

n 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

LuNCh

CoNNeCtIoNS CAFé

Take some time to relax and enjoy your lunch.

n 12:45 – 1:15 p.m.

coLLege FInances 2.0

RoSebuD theAtRe

Find out more about the Bursar’s Office, payment due dates,

and how things work at UT Arlington.

n 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

INteReSt SeSSIoNS

VARIouS LoCAtIoNS

Please choose three sessions to attend. Each session is 20

minutes long; we recommend that parents, guests, and

students attend different sessions so they can learn as much

information as possible. Look to your right for a list of interest

session options.

new maverick tranSfer Student orientation Schedule

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academic integrity policy Academic integrity is abiding by the policies regarding your

scholastic work here at the University. It is a commitment on the

part of the students, faculty and staff, even in the face of adversity,

to five fundamental values:

• Honesty

• Truth

• Fairness

• Respect

• Responsibility

“From these values flow principles of behavior that enable

academic communities to translate ideals into action” (The Center

for Academic Integrity, 1999). When these ideals are not translated

to each and every one in the academic community, scholastic

dishonesty is inevitable.

What constitutes scholastic dishonesty?

Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating,

plagiarism, and collusion on an examination or an assignment

being offered for credit. Each student is accountable for work

submitted for credit, including group projects.

Cheating

• Copying another’s test or assignment

• Communication with another during an exam or assignment (i.e.

written, oral or otherwise)

• Giving or seeking aid from another when not permitted by the

instructor

• Possessing or using unauthorized materials during the test

• Buying, using, stealing, transporting, or soliciting a test, draft of

a test, or answer key

Plagiarism

• Using someone else’s work in your assignment without

appropriate acknowledgement

• Making slight variations in the language and then failing to give

credit to the source

Collusion

• Without authorization, collaborating with another when

preparing an assignment

What happens if you are caught violating the policy?

A first-time violation of Academic Integrity policy is seen as your

opportunity to learn the policies of the institution. Thus most

students are placed on disciplinary probation and required to

complete educational requirements about the policy and ways it

is violated. 

Because we want to uphold the value of a UT Arlington degree

we take a no tolerance approach to repeated offenses of our

Academic Integrity policy. A second time offense typically results

in suspension from the University for one full calendar year. This

suspension would require you to re-apply for admission to the

institution and would be noted on your official transcript. 

Where can I learn more?

Visit us online at uta.edu/conduct.

the ut arlington honor codeI pledge, on my honor, to uphold

UT Arlington’s tradition of academic

integrity, a tradition that values hard

work and honest effort in the pursuit of

academic excellence.

I promise that I will only submit work that

I personally create or contribute to group

collaborations, and reference any work

from other sources.

I will follow the highest standards of

integrity and uphold the Spirit of the

Honor Code.

financial aid diSburSement and payment of outStanding balanceS (fall term 2012)

receive your refund, and the funds normally take two business

days to be reflected in your personal bank account. If you do not

choose this option, a refund check will be mailed to the address

that is on record with UT Arlington. Refund checks are generally

mailed the first day after the funds are credited to your student

account, and you should receive your check within approximately

three days. When financial aid funds credit to student accounts

over the weekend, refunds will be created on the first business

day after the funds have credited.

Reasons your funds may not credit to your account:

• You did not accept all of your financial aid through your MyMav

account.

• You enrolled as a less than half time student (six hours for

undergraduates, five hours for graduates).

• You did not meet the enrollment requirements to receive your

scholarship (normally 12 hours).

• You did not sign the Master Promissory Note required to receive

your loan funds.*

• You did not complete the Entrance Counseling required for first

time borrowers.*

*These steps can be resolved by logging into www.StudentLoans.

gov and following the appropriate instructions.

Many questions can be resolved by logging into the Student

Services Center of your MyMav account, but if you have additional

questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at fao@uta.

edu or the Bursar’s Office at bursarhelp@uta.edu.

Each student who enrolls for courses at UT Arlington has a

student account through which all charges and payments will flow.

You may access and review your student account through the

Student Services Center of your MyMav account.

If you have been awarded financial aid and have accepted your

financial aid through your MyMav account, the earliest that aid

will be credited to your student account is ten days prior to the

beginning of the summer, fall, and spring terms. Wintersession

and Maymester financial aid will credit at the beginning of the

actual spring and summer terms to which they are attached.

Funds will continue to disburse throughout the term as you

complete the necessary steps and as funds become available. The

first day that funds for the 2012 fall term will be credited to your

UT Arlington student account is august 15, 2012.

Financial aid will be reflected as “Pending” in your Student

Services Center until the funds have posted to your account.

Approximately 15 days into each term, the pending aid will no

longer be reflected because this means there are additional steps

which have not been taken in order for your aid to credit to your

account or you are not eligible for the funds.

If you have been awarded financial aid that exceeds your total

charges, the Bursar’s Office will create a refund for you which

may be used to purchase books, pay your rent, or cover other

educationally related expenses. You may have this refund directly

deposited into your personal bank account if you set this up

ahead of time through the Bursar’s Office or through your MyMav

account. Direct deposit is the most convenient way for you to

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important policieS and academic regulationS

advanced placement and international baccalaureate credits Students who wish to claim AP and

IB credits earned in high school for college credit must file an

online Petition for Credit with Testing Services (uta.edu/testing)

to have that credit applied to their UT Arlington transcript. Credit

will not applied until that Petition is filed and will not appear on

a transcript until after the first set of grades has been posted at

the end of the first semester. Students should consult with an

academic advisor to discuss courses recommended to petition

for credit. Courses applied to your record cannot be removed or

retaken in residence.

advising Academic Advisors are an important resource in

helping students understand and utilize these policies. Refer to

the University Advising Center website (uta.edu/uac) for more

information regarding how to contact an academic advisor.

bacterial meningitis vaccination As of Jan. 1, 2012, incoming Texas college students under 30 years

old must be immunized against bacterial meningitis before they

enroll in an institution of higher education. The new law mandates

that first-time college students, students transferring from another

institution and students who are re-enrolling following a break

of at least one fall or spring semester be inoculated against the

illness.

Students are required to show proof that they have received the

meningococcal meningitis vaccination if they are under 30 and

are a first-time UT Arlington student or a student transferring from

another institution.

UT Arlington has contracted with a third-party service, Magnus

Health SMR, to collect student vaccination records, verify the

documents and maintain the records in compliance with federal

privacy laws. Incoming students will receive an email with

directions on how to create a Magnus account and how to submit

proper documentation.

Prospective UT Arlington students who do not submit the proper

vaccination documentation by the deadline will be dropped from

classes and will not be allowed to re-enroll. Please refer to the

official UT Arlington Bacterial Meningitis website (http://www.

uta.edu/news/info/meningitis.php) to learn the deadline for your

enrollment term.

CouRSe NuMbeRING SySteM

• The alpha abbreviation indicates the department that is

teaching the course (example: ENGL is English). A complete

list of these prefixes and the respective departments is found at

the Schedule of Classes for the semester. Enter the “Schedule

of Classes” on the MyMav Portal and “Browse for Classes.”

• The first number indicates the level of the course and serves

as a guide for the year a student should consider taking it

(example: ENGL 1301). A one indicates a freshman-level course,

two a sophomore-level, three a junior-level, and four a senior-

level. Five or six indicates graduate-level courses that are open

to graduate students only.

• The second number indicates the number of credit hours

awarded for the course. Most courses are three credit hours

(example: ENGL 1301).

• The third and fourth numbers indicate the individual course

(example: ENGL 1301).

dropping a class After the Late Registration period is over,

a student may still drop a class, but adds are not allowed. These

drops must be made in person with the academic advisor in

University College.

Students who wish to drop a class may do so until the two-thirds

point in the semester. For instance, in fall 2012, the final drop

date with a grade of “W” is oct. 31 5 at 5 p.m. Dropping a

course after this final session drop date will only be considered in

extraordinary non-academic circumstances and requires approval

from the instructor of the course, department chair, and dean.

Comparable time periods for dropping a class are set for each

Summer Session and for Winter and Summer Intersessions. For

the exact deadline dates for each drop period, students should

refer to the University Academic Calendar at uta.edu/uta/acadcal.

Students are not automatically dropped from classes for non-

attendance. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate a drop

request.

Students entering any Texas state institution from fall 2007 and

after are limited to six courses in their undergraduate academic

career that they may drop. Certain exceptions apply to this policy

and are described in the Undergraduate Catalog online at uta.

edu/catalog. Once students have reached the six-course limit,

the grade earned in the course will be recorded. Dropping a class

should be carefully considered with input from the faculty member

and academic advisor.

excessive undergraduate hours Students who first

enrolled in a college or university in the fall 2006 semester or

later will be required to pay a penalty that is the equivalent to

nonresident tuition rates when their hours attempted at a Texas

public college or university exceed 30 hours more than what

is required for the their bachelor’s degree program. For more

information about this Texas legislative ruling, see legis.state.tx.us

(Ch. 54, Sect. 54.014; and Ch. 61, Sect. 0595).

The tally of credit hours includes all classes attempted at any

texas public institution, and includes classes with a grade of “D,”

“F,” and “W” as well as grade replacements/exclusions. Hours

earned at a private or out-of-state institution and developmental

hours are not counted toward the limit.

freshman pass program First-time, first-year freshman

students who obtain less than a 2.0 GPA during their first semester

at UT Arlington will be required to take a one-hour course (UNIV

1131: Potential for Academic Success Seminar-PASS) during the

following long semester that is designated to build academic

study skills related to college success.

Important information regarding Freshman PASS program:

• Students may not employ Grade Exclusion to avoid taking

Freshman PASS.

• Students not enrolled in Freshman PASS by the Friday prior to

classes beginning will be dropped from all of their coursework.

• Students who are required to take UNIV 1131: PASS must

receive a grade of “P” (passing grade) in order to remain

enrolled in future academic sessions. Students who receive a

grade of “F” (failing grade) will be dropped from all courses

enrolled in for the next academic session and future attempts

to enroll will be blocked. Appeals for future enrollment will be

considered by the Executive Director of University College.

• Students who have already enrolled in a version of UNIV 1131

for another program must still enroll in UNIV 1131: PASS to

meet the terms of this program.

For more information on Freshman PASS, visit uta.edu/pass.

future course registration At New Maverick

Orientation, students will register for courses on-site with the

assistance of the Orientation staff and advisors. In the future,

students will enroll for courses according to the Registration

Timetable for each academic session. Consult with your academic

advisor for assistance in course selection and possible enrollment

hold removals, and check the Registration Timetable on the

MyMav Portal for the most up-to-date information. Please note

that prerequisites are strictly enforced across the University, so you

must carefully consider course sequences if you want to acquire

the proper prerequisites.

It is the responsibility of each UT Arlington student to be familiar

with these policies and others presented in the Undergraduate

Catalog (uta.edu/catalog), as this is not a comprehensive

list of University policies and procedures. Additional student

responsibilities are outlined in the “General Information–

Academic Regulations–Student Responsibility” section of the

Undergraduate Catalog.

academic standing Students must maintain a minimum

cumulative grade point average to be eligible to continue

enrollment at UT Arlington. The minimum GPA required varies

depending upon the number of credit hours attempted (including

transfer hours). The UT Arlington Table of Academic Standards is

as follows:

total hours gPa for gPa for

attempted Probation Dismissal

(incl. transfer hours) (cumulative) (cumulative)

0-29 less than 2.0 less than 1.6

30-59 less than 2.0 less than 1.8

60 or more less than 2.0 less than 2.0

Before a student’s first dismissal, the student is placed on

academic warning. The first dismissal is for one long semester.

Any second or subsequent dismissal is for a period of at least

12 months. If a student is dismissed for 12 months, the student

must apply for readmission through the Office of Admissions

and might be required to complete an appeal process. After a

dismissal, the student must earn a semester gPa of 2.5 or higher

each semester and/or come within the gPa listed in the table of

standards in order to avoid another dismissal. More information

can be accessed at uta.edu/uac/info/academic-standing and the

Undergraduate Catalog at uta.edu/catalog.

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grades and grade point average calculation

grade Point average = total grade Points earned total hours attempted*

The University utilizes a 4.0 scale with official grades as follows:

grade Points Description grade (per hour)

A Excellent 4

B Good 3

C Fair 2

D Passing 1

F Failure 0

I Incomplete 0

W Withdrawn 0

Q** Withdrawn 0

P Pass 0

Z*** No credit 0

*Includes only hours taken at UT Arlington. Does not include

courses with “I,” “W,” “Q,” “P,” or “Z” grades or courses

repeated under the Grade Replacement Policy.

**Assigned to courses withdrawn from within the exceptions of

the six-course limit.

***(Freshman English and developmental courses)

grade of incomplete An instructor may award a grade

of “I” (incomplete) when students cannot, due to extenuating

circumstances, complete the required work during the semester

of enrollment. Instructors will consider awarding an “I” grade

only after the last day to drop has passed, the majority of the

coursework has been completed, and circumstances warrant it.

An incomplete is given and completed at the discretion of the

instructor.

Upon receiving an “I,” students have until the end of the next

long semester (fall or spring) to complete the course requirements

to the satisfaction of the instructor, otherwise the “I” will

automatically revert to an “F.”

When an “I” is received, students should immediately make

arrangements with the instructor regarding course completion.

Students should not re-enroll in a course for which they have a

grade of “I.”

holds Before students are eligible to register for classes certain

requirements must be met. Registration holds are placed on each

student’s account until the requirement has been completed. To

ensure a timely class registration process, students should review

their MyMav accounts before their orientation session and take

care of any holds. Please review the chart on page 18 for a list of

the most common holds and how to have them removed.

math aptitude test (mat) UT Arlington utilizes a test-

ing program (separate from the TSI requirements) to determine

your appropriate math placement. Careful placement increases

your chances of success in math. Qualifying SAT or ACT scores

or transfer credits may waive this requirement. If not, you are re-

quired to take the Math Aptitude Test (MAT) before you can enroll

in a math course. 

If you have not completed the Math Aptitude Test before your

orientation session, you will be able to participate fully in the

orientation session but will be unable to register for your math

courses during advising and registration. You may either take the

Math Aptitude Test at the end of day one of orientation or you

can complete your testing requirements at a later date and then

contact your advisor to register separately for your math courses.

The MAT is an unsupervised test that can be taken online at any

time for up to three administrations. Please see below for testing

instructions and the website for the Math Aptitude Test.

Refer to the chart below for more details on who needs to

complete the Math Aptitude Test.

College oF engineering majors

All take MAT (No SAT/ACT waivers)

all other majors

sat/aCt math score mat required

SAT < 600 Yes

ACT < 26 Yes

SAT > 600 No

ACT > 26 No

Students who have transfer credit for a college-level math course

should speak with their advisor to determine if they need to take

the Math Aptitude Test.

math aptitude test (mat) instructions

1. Go to the following website: http://distance.uta.edu/MAT/

2. Click on the buttons to read more about the MAT and to read

the instructions for taking the Math Aptitude Test.

3. Enter your first and last name, ID number and date of birth

4. If you are a Science or Engineering Major, don’t forget to check

the box as well

5. Your MAT Score will be displayed after you click the “submit”

button.

6. Scores will generally be available in MyMav within two business

days. If you are taking the MAT at the end of orientation on day

1, scores will be entered into MyMav in time for advising at the

end of day 2.

mavmail All students are granted a student e-mail account.

Students should check their UT Arlington e-mail account

preferably daily (at minimum weekly), even during school holidays,

to ensure that they are receiving important communications from

University departments, faculty, and staff. Filters will often times

send student e-mail from non-UT Arlington addresses to “junk”

email boxes, so it is important to use your campus e-mail account

when e-mailing University officials as well.

maximum credit hours per semester New incoming

freshmen are advised to take 12-16 hours in their first term

depending upon entering courses selected, degree path, and

SAT/ACT scores. After showing a strong GPA in the first term,

students are then individually advised for the appropriate number

of hours based upon courses selected, degree path, and aptitude.

Students may only take a maximum of 19 credit hours in the fall/

spring term; 14 credit hours in the summer term (includes two five

week sessions and one 11-week session); three credit hours in the

winter and summer intersessions.

midterm progress reports First-year students will receive

four-week and midterm progress reports for their courses in the

fall and spring semesters during their first year via the MyMav

Student Information System. Students are expected to carefully

monitor their class performance and speak with the faculty

member and/or an academic advisor if they have any concerns

about their ability to succeed in a class for proper guidance.

schedule changes late registration: After students have

registered for a semester, schedule changes can be made until

classes begin and then only during scheduled Late Registration

periods. For the exact days of the Late Registration period, a

student may check the University Academic Calendar (uta.edu/

uta/acadcal) and the Registration Timetable (reached via the

MyMav Portal). Students that enrolled in a class after Census date

of the semester are financially responsible for the full cost of the

course.

Students may use MyMav, uta.edu/mymav, during any Late

Registration period to make necessary schedule changes. After

the Late Registration period students must see an academic

advisor in the department of their major to add or drop a course.

student classifications Students are classified by the

number of total credit hours earned. A Freshman is someone who

has earned 0-29 credit hours; a sophomore, 30-59 credit hours;

a junior, 60-89; and a senior, 90 or more. Degreed designates a

student who has earned a bachelor’s degree and is enrolled as an

undergraduate.

texas success initiative (tsi) In order to enroll in a public

institution of higher learning in the state of Texas, all students

must meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements. Below are

the requirements and the ways a student can be exempt from

testing:

requirements

• Admissions must have an official high school transcript on file

with SAT/ACT/TAKS scores on the transcript in order to use the

SAT/ACT/TAKS exemption

• Students using a military exemption must have the appropriate

military documentation on file (DD214 or Form 2258)

• Students that failed a portion of any qualifying exam will be

required to enroll in a developmental course for that area

exemptions

• Students who meet qualifying standards on the SAT/ACT or

TAKS. Scores are valid for 5 years.

• SAT math/critical reading combined score of 1070 or higher

with a minimum of 500 on each of the critical reading and

math sections

• ACT composite must be 23 or higher with a minimum of 19

on each of the verbal and math sections

• TAKS score of 2200 on the English and math sections and a 3

on the essay portion

• Students who have graduated with an associate or

baccalaureate degree

• Student who transfer to a TX university from a private or

independent university or an accredited out-of-state school

who have satisfactorily completed college-level coursework as

determined by the receiving institution

• Students who have attended any institution and have been

determined to have met readiness standards by that institution

• Students serving in the military

• Students who are not seeking a degree

For information on testing dates, contact the UT Arlington Testing

Office at 817-272-2362.

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n tRANSFeR StuDeNtSRefer to pages 10-16 for all policies EXCEPT the following:

75 hours to a major policy At UT Arlington, students

must be admitted to a major or intended major by the time they

have reached 75 undergraduate hours, including transfer courses,

or an enrollment hold will be placed on the student records.

Students not ready to select a major by that time must meet with

a Majors Exploration Advisor in the University Advising Center

to develop a plan of action and enrollment contract before the

enrollment hold is lifted.

course catalog Students may obtain a degree according

to the course requirements for a degree set forth in the catalog

under which they first entered the University or any subsequent

catalog after that time. A degree must be completed within

eight years from the date of the catalog chosen. Texas public

community college students can utilize any catalog from the

point of their first entry to a public Texas community college and

beyond at the University, as well.

course prerequisites Course prerequisites are strictly

enforced across the University. A careful enrollment plan should

be developed with your academic advisor to ensure proper course

sequencing to meet prerequisites in a timely manner.

evaluation of transfer hours UT Arlington Admissions

Office initially evaluates transfer hours upon admission to the

University. Copies of this evaluation are sent to the students.

Transfer hours may also then be evaluated by the major

department or college to determine if the courses are relevant to

the degree plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor

from their major department or request a degree plan evaluation.

In some cases, a department may request additional information

about a transfer course, such as a course description from a

catalog or course syllabus, to maximize the use of transfer work.

midterm progress reports Transfer students will receive

midterm progress report grades for their courses in the fall and

spring semester during their first year via the MyMav Student

Information System. Students are expected to carefully monitor

their class performance and speak with the faculty member and/or

an academic advisor if they have any concerns about their ability

to succeed in a class for proper guidance.

residency requirements Students who plan to graduate

with a degree from UT Arlington need to meet basic residency

requirements (i.e., certain number of courses taken at the

University) to earn a degree. At minimum, students must

complete and receive credit for at least 25 percent of the

semester hours required to earn a degree at UT Arlington. Also,

at least 18 hours of advanced credit (3000/4000-level courses)

of the 36 total advanced hours must be earned at UT Arlington.

Additional residency requirements may be stipulated by different

academic departments as well. More information about residency

requirements can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog

(uta.edu/catalog).

tuition rebate for graduates Texas residents enrolling

at a Texas public college or university for the first time in fall 1997

or later may be eligible for a tuition rebate up to $1000 upon

completion of a bachelor’s degree. The rebate is only available

for the first bachelor’s degree from a Texas public university. To

qualify a student must:

• Complete all work at a Texas public college or university paying

in-state tuition.

• Have attempted no more than three semester credit hours

beyond the degree requirements.

• Apply for the rebate before the degree is awarded. Apply at

the Office of Records (Registrar) when applying for graduation

(before registering for last semester).

withdrawal from the university Students who wish to

drop all courses or the last class in which they are enrolled must

contact an academic advisor in their major department. Grades

assigned for classes will follow the same pattern and deadlines

as if dropping a single class (see page 13). Students may not

withdraw from the University after the 10th week in a regular

session or comparable time period (two-thirds-point) in a Summer

Session/Winter and Summer Intersessions. The “Q” grades

earned from fully withdrawing do not count toward the student’s

limit of six course drops; however, they do count toward excessive

hours.

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This hold serves as a notice to students that they must be prepared to

declare a major by 45 hours. This hold will not impact class registration.

Students must be admitted to an intended major or full major for the

hold to be released for class registration and transcript requests.

Contact the University Advising Center at uac@uta.edu.

transfer - Contact an advisor for your academic major or the University

Advising Center if undeclared.

Freshmen - will meet with their academic advisor during their orientation

session.

Student should contact Admissions to ensure application has been

updated.

Transcript must be submitted to the Office of Admissions before the first

day of classes.

Proof of vaccination should be uploaded or faxed to Magnus Health

along with a $10 record fee (service@magnushealthportal.com or

877-461-6831). If you have questions, contact the Office of Admissions,

Records and Registration, 129 Davis Hall, records@uta.edu or

817-272-3372.

Student is required to notify the Office of Records and Registration to

remove the hold when they have updated his or her address in MyMav.

Freshmen will meet with their advisor at orientation to complete all

required paperwork for hold removal.

Hold will be removed once conditional admittance requirements have

been met.

Freshmen Orientation holds will be removed after a student attends both

days of his or her orientation program.

Students should contact the University Advising Center at uac@uta.edu

to enroll in PASS class and for hold removal.

Please contact Health Services to complete the necessary requirements

for your enrollment.

This hold will not keep a student from registration. However, if enrollment

requirements are not satisfied, student will be dropped from classes.

Contact the International Office at 817-272-2355.

Please print a W-9S form and deliver the completed form to Bursar

Services in person on the first floor of Davis Hall. The form can be found

at www.uta.edu/policy/form/1-18/pdf. You may also fax the completed

form to Bursar Service’s secure fax at 817-272-2333.

Freshmen will meet with their advisor at orientation to complete all

required paperwork for hold removal.

Transfer Orientation holds will be removed after a student attends his or

her orientation program.

Official test scores and exemptions can be submitted at New Maverick

Orientation or sent to the Admissions office at least two weeks before a

student’s orientation session.

holdSThis is a list of common holds. If you have a hold not listed, please see an orientation staff member. Please note that freshmen

orientation and academic advising holds will be removed after you attend a freshman orientation session. Transfer orientation holds will

be removed after you attend a transfer orientation session.

30 hours

45 hours

academic Department

admissions eaP enrollment

admission incomplete

Bacterial meningitis

Bad address

Conditional admit

Conditional student status

Freshman orientation

Freshman Pass

health Center requirement

health Center Follow-up

international office

no ssn on File

Provisional admission

student transfer orientation

tsi liable

As a reminder, undeclared students with 30 hours will be notified of the

new Texas state law, HB 3025, which requires students to declare a major

by 45 hours.

Undeclared students with 45 hours will be notified of the new Texas state

law, HB 3025, which requires students to declare a major by 45 hours.

Students are required to meet with an academic advisor for clearance to

enroll for the term.

Indicates student is participating in the Early Admission Program.

Incoming freshmen must provide the Office of Admissions with a final

high school transcript. This transcript must show your graduation date.

Incomplete evidence of meningitis vaccination.

No domestic address found.

Student was conditionally admitted and needs to complete conditional

admittance contract.

Indicates student was admitted conditionally and has completed all

required paperwork.

All incoming freshmen who graduated high school within the past year

(regardless of transferred college credit) are expected to attend New

Maverick Orientation.  This includes students participating in the UT CAP

programs.

Freshmen who do not earn a 2.0 GPA after their first semester at

UT Arlington are mandated to enroll in a one hour freshman seminar in

the spring semester.

It is mandatory that ALL Non-US Citizens/Non-Permanent Residents

complete certain requirements for enrollment to UT Arlington.

Indicates a return visit to the Heath Center is necessary for enrollment

requirements to be completed.

Enrollment in the University health insurance policy is required for all

international students at UTA.

A Social Security Number (SSN) or Federal Taxpayer ID (TIN) is required

to be on file before a student can incur allowable Tuition and Fee charges

UT Arlington is required to report to the IRS on form 1098-T. Your SSN or

Federal Taxpayer ID is needed for this purpose.

Student was provisionally admitted and needs to complete provisional

admittance contract.

All transfer students who are transferring 45 or less college hours (earned

after high school) are required to attend a transfer orientation program

prior to registering.

Student must provide proof of TSI-approved test or TSI-approved

exemption prior to enrolling in coursework.

View http://www.uta.edu/admissions/tsi for more information.

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alcoholedu for collegeIt is critical to your success and wellness at The University of

Texas at Arlington that you make responsible decisions regarding

alcohol use. AlcoholEdu is a free alcohol education course

required for all new freshmen entering UT Arlington to aid

students in making healthy choices about alcohol consumption.

When do I complete Alcoholedu?

Near the end of July or following your New Maverick Orientation

session you will receive the full instructions to complete this

module. AlcoholEdu must be completed before the first day of

classes.

how do I complete Alcoholedu?

Check your email. Instructions will be provided on how to log on

and complete the course. You are required to participate.

Do I have privacy with Alcoholedu?

While the course progress will be monitored by University officials,

your individual responses to questions are anonymous and will not

be matched to you.

how long will Alcoholedu take?

AlcoholEdu is a comprehensive alcohol education program with

a path for those who drink and those who are non-drinkers. The

length varies from one to two hours to complete.

The course is designed for new college students specifically, and

the goal is to engage and challenge you. The data collected will

assist the University in providing programs and services that will

be valuable to the entire UT Arlington community.

Have a safe and healthy summer. We look forward to seeing you

this fall!

Sincerely,

The UT Arlington AlcoholEdu Implementation Team

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quick linkSACADeMIC ADVISING

uta.edu/uac

AthLetICS

utamavs.com

CoMPutING ReSouRCeS

oit.uta.edu/cs

mymav regiStration inStructionS

Hint: Do not use the browser’s back button. Use the buttons

within the MyMav system to go between pages.

1. Sign-in to MyMav by clicking on the mymav link on the top

right corner of the UT Arlington home page (uta.edu), or by

entering uta.edu/MyMav into your Web browser.

2. Enter your NetID and password. Contact the OIT help desk

(817-272-2208, helpdesk@uta.edu) if you do not know your

NetID and password.

3. Once you have signed into MyMav, click on the student

Center link.

4. Under the “Academics” section at the top of the page, click

on the enroll link.

5. Choose the term for which you would like to register.

6. Click on the green search button under the “Class Search”

option. This will allow you to search all the possible class

options.

7. Enter the abbreviation for the subject you would like to

search. If you don’t know the abbreviation, click the green

select subject button to see a full list of classes. (Example:

If you would like to register for ENGLISH 1301, enter the

abbreviation “ENGL.”)

8. Enter the course number for the subject you would like to

register. (Example: If you want to register for ENGLISH 1301,

enter the course number “1301.”)

9. The course career should default to “undergraduate.” If the

box is empty, click on the arrow and select undergraduate

from the drop down menu.

10. Make sure the “Show Open Classes Only” box is checked.

This will allow you to see only the classes that are still open

for registration.

11. Once the above information is entered, click on the green

search button.

12. Scroll through the class sections to see the locations, times,

and instructors available for that specific class.

13. Once you have decided which section you would like to take,

click on the green select class button on the right side, above

the meeting dates.

14. Review the class information to make sure it is the class you

want and then click the next button.

15. The class is now in your shopping cart. Click on the green

search button under the “Class Search” option to add another

class to your shopping cart. Repeat steps 7-14 until you have

added all of your classes to your shopping cart.

16. Once you have added all necessary classes to your shopping

cart, click on the green proceed to step 2 of 3 button.

17. If this is the first time you have entered the system for this

term, you will need to read the “Registrants Responsibilities.”

You must acknowledge that you have read the information

before you can enroll in your classes. Click on the green

proceed to step 2 of 3 button again to go to the next page.

18. Compare the classes in your shopping cart with the class list

from your advisor to be sure you are enrolling in the correct

classes. When you are ready click the green finish enrolling

button.

19. Make sure you have a green check mark in the “Status”

column next to each class. This means you have successfully

enrolled in the class. If you see a red X in the status box next

to a class, there was an error and you were not enrolled in the

class.

20. Read the error message to find out why the class was not

added to your schedule. Click on the green fix errors button

to go back to the scheduling page and fix the error. If you

don’t understand the error, write it down, along with the class

name and number you are trying to add and contact your

advisor.

21. Once all of your classes have green check marks in the status

column, click on the my class schedule button to see your

class schedule.

FINANCIAL AID AND

SChoLARShIP oFFICe

uta.edu/fao

FINANCIAL SeRVICeS

uta.edu/uta/tuition

houSING

uta.edu/housing

MAVeRICk ReSouRCeS

uta.edu/resources

NeW MAVeRICk oRIeNtAtIoN

uta.edu/orientation

oFF-CAMPuS MAVeRICkS

uta.edu/offcampus

StuDeNt AFFAIRS

uta.edu/studentaffairs

uNIVeRSIty LIbRARy

uta.edu/library

utA PoLICe DePARtMeNt

uta.edu/police

blazing the trail to Student SucceSSTo prepare you for your college journey, we want you to spend some time thinking about your experience in high school

and what you expect out of college. There are no right or wrong answers here. This worksheet will help you organize your

thoughts, expectations, and emotions about your new adventure. You will not be turning this in upon completion. Instead,

you will save it for use later during your orientation.

Let’s start by thInkIng about hIgh schooL.

1. On average, how much time did you spend on homework and studying for tests or quizzes each week?

2. When you think back to the classes you took and the information you were taught in high school, would you say that the

work was:

a. Very easy for me

b. Moderately easy for me with the occasional difficult assignment or class

c. Moderately difficult for me

d. Very difficult for me

3. In high school, how many hours did you spend each week on the following activities:

activity hours spent weekly engaging in activity

School work outside of class ________________

Extracurricular activities (athletics, music, clubs, etc.) ________________

Jobs ________________

Spending time with family and friends ________________

Personal time (watching TV, Facebook, video games, etc.) ________________

Other obligations (church, volunteer work, etc.) ________________

Sleep ________________

4. List some of the ways that you think high school and college might differ.

high school College

______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

Please complete both sides of this worksheet.

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okay, now Let’s start thInkIng about your expectatIons about coLLege.

1. Based on everything you know so far about college, how many hours per week do you expect to spend working on

assignments or studying for quizzes and tests outside of class?

2. What do you think will be the biggest challenge you face in college?

3. What do you estimate (out of a possible four points) is the average GPA for UT Arlington freshmen?

4. List three goals that you have for your time in college.

academic goal:

Personal goal:

Career goal:

5. List three concerns or questions you have about coming to college.

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Are you the first person in your family to attend a four-year university? If yes, how do you feel about that? If no, what did

you learn about the experiences of those who went to college before you?

2012-2013 uta-hoStS! mentee applicationYou will be matched by major, school, or college with a UTA-HOSTS! mentor.

Please print clearly and complete both sides in ink.

o Incoming Freshman o Transfer Student

Date of Application: ___________________________________ UTA ID Number: (#1000) _______________________________

First Name __________________________________________________________________________ Middle Initial ___________

Last Name ________________________________________________ Prefer to be called _________________________________

Home Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________________________ State ___________ ZIP _______________________

Home Phone ____________________________________________ Cell Phone _________________________________________

Gender: o Male o Female

Will you be living on campus in Fall 2012?

o Yes o No

Residence hall, if known? ______________________________________________________________________________________

E-mail (print clearly) __________________________________________________________________________________________

What is the best way to contact you?

o E-mail o Cell Phone o Home Phone o Facebook

IF ANY OF YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION CHANGES PLEASE INFORM US IMMEDIATELY

Major:___________________________________ o Undecided* *If undecided, what degree(s) are you considering?

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

o CAP student o Honors College

Ethnicity (used for statistical purposes only): ____________________________________________________________________

i want to receive information about the following:

o University Information

o Student Organizations

o Academic Resources

o Fraternity and Sorority Life

o Reassurance/Support

o Career Assistance

Please complete both sides of this application.

o Campus Activities/Events

o Arlington/DFW Metroplex

Circle all that apply:

Favorite sports to Play: Football Baseball/Softball Soccer Basketball Hockey Volleyball Golf

Favorite sports to Watch: Football Baseball/Softball Soccer Basketball Hockey Volleyball Golf

Favorite music: Rock Pop Hip-Hop/R&B Indie Country Religious Metal Electronic Jazz

Favorite movies: Comedy Action Drama Thriller Horror Sports Animated

Favorite tV shows: Reality Comedy Sports HGTV Food Documentaries

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alma materWhat do you do in your leisure time? ______________________________________________________________________________

Tell us something unique about yourself: ___________________________________________________________________________

special considerations, check all that apply (optional):

o Parents did not graduate from college (You are a first generation college student)

o Are you a parent?

o Are you a military veteran?

o Do you have a request for a specific mentor? Name of mentor: ______________________________________________________

o Do you have any other requests? Please specify: __________________________________________________________________

please note: the answers to the previous questions, your phone numbers and email (if given) will be provided to your match

(mentor) unless otherwise indicated below.

i understand that i am committing to be a mentee in the uta-hosts! Peer mentoring Program.

• My commitment is for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013.

• I will contact my mentor if I have questions or concerns, even if they have not yet contacted me.

• I will contact the Office of Student Governance and Organizations when my contact information changes.

• I will contact the Office of Student Governance and Organizations if I cannot reach my mentor or have other problems.

Your Signature __________________________________________________________________ Date _________________________

return this application to the:

Office of Student Governance and Organizations (University Center, lower level, suite B120)

The University of Texas at Arlington | P.O. Box 19350 | Arlington, TX 76019

817-272-2293 | hosts@uta.edu

You may be entitled to know what information The University of Texas at Arlington (UT Arlington) collects concerning you. You may review and have UT Arlington

correct this information according to procedures set forth in UTS 139. The law is found in sections 552.021, 552.023 and 559.004 of the Texas Government Code.

Updated 2/12

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Composed by George B. ChaveLyrics by Mary Von Zuben, Iva Nell Bennett

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